Clutch Operator - Day Shift

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Clutch Operator - Day Shift to join our Kings Mountain team. The rate range for this position is $20.59 - $26.21 per hour with a pay increase at 6 months and 1 year of employment. The core hours are Monday through Friday from 6:45 am - 3:15 pm. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.    Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company.  We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027.  The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices.  If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.   What you’ll do: 
 In this function you will: •    Assemble clutch components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies from specification sheets, drawings, and work instructions. •    Be cross-trained and operate multiple assembly stations including working around fully automated and Co-Bot cells during a single shift. •    Adhere to all safety and quality procedures, and company policies and guidelines. •    Assist in on-the-job training for new employees. •    Perform work in a manner which supports Eaton’s Quality systems (QS, 9000, TS 16949, CQI-9), and Environmental system (ISO 14000). •    Inspect product for quality acceptance and perform quality checks. Work within quality and quantity standards. •    Work a reasonable amount of overtime, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.  Qualifications: 
 Required (Basic) Qualifications: •    High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution •    Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.  •    Relocation assistance is not available for this position.  Only candidates in the immediate geographical area (50-mile radius) will be considered. Active - Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.   Preferred Qualifications: •    Previous manufacturing assembly experience #IND123 Position Criteria: 
 •    Able to lift to 35 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist and periodic lifting of up to 50 lbs. from waist to shoulder with or without accommodation. •    Able to stand for up to 9 hours, with scheduled breaks. •    Able to stand, twist, bend, squat, and stoop. •    Maintain work area housekeeping and assist in department/team housekeeping and 5S efforts •    Perform lean activities and be involved in identifying process improvement through teams and systems (i.e. – Value Stream Mapping, 5S+, standardized work, TPM, RIEs) •    Perform minor and preventative maintenance in assigned workstations.  We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.   Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California